Indian roads are categorized based on their construction and upkeep as follows:
Golden Quadrilateral:
A highway network linking Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata.
Managed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
Facilitates rapid transit of goods and passengers.
National Highways (NH):
Connect major Indian cities and state capitals.
Developed and maintained by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) and NHAI.
Form the primary road transport network in India.
State Highways (SH):
Connect state capitals with district headquarters and key cities within a state.
Constructed and maintained by individual State Public Works Departments (PWD).
District Roads:
Link district headquarters to taluka and rural areas.
Upkeep is managed by Zila Parishads and district administrations.
Rural Roads:
Provide access to villages under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).
Financed by both central and state governments.
Border Roads:
Built and maintained by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
Ensure connectivity in strategic and remote border regions.